Description
These One Hour Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, gooey, and packed with buttery cinnamon sugar flavor in every bite. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dessert, brunch centerpiece, or cozy weekend baking project, this easy recipe delivers bakery-style cinnamon rolls in just about an hour. Each roll is swirled with rich cinnamon filling and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze that melts beautifully into the warm spirals. Whether you are looking for breakfast ideas, comfort food recipes, homemade dessert inspiration, or easy food ideas for family gatherings, these quick cinnamon rolls are guaranteed to impress. Their soft texture, sweet aroma, and simple preparation make them ideal for both beginner bakers and experienced home cooks.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup warm milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
2. Add melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
3. Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the filling.
7. Roll dough into a 14 x 9-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
8. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
9. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
10. Add chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.
11. Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the long edge.
12. Slice into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
13. Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
14. Cover loosely and let rise for 15 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F.
15. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly golden brown.
16. While baking, whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
17. Allow rolls to cool slightly before glazing.
18. Drizzle glaze generously over warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
Use warm milk between 105°F and 110°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
Do not add too much flour during kneading or the cinnamon rolls may become dense instead of fluffy.
For extra soft and gooey cinnamon rolls, pour a few tablespoons of warm heavy cream over the rolls before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg